All of Franchising Suffers as a Result of Kahala's Actions

The success of all franchise systems is based on a mutually
advantageous relationship among all brand stakeholders. Typically:
Franchisor, Franchisee, Vendors, Employees, Customers and Communities
all benefit from a successful franchise brand.

Kahala's action against Coldstone Creamery franchisee association leaders is a catastrophe for all of franchising.

Clearly you cannot have franchising without franchisees and franchisors.

One of the foundations of any relationship, especially a franchise
relationship, is mutual respect. The IFA’s Code of Ethics states “IFA
members believe that a franchise system should be committed to help its
franchisees succeed, and that such efforts are likely to create value
for the system and attract new investment in the system. IFA’s members
are committed to showing respect and consideration for each other and to
those with whom they do business.”

Kahala Corp. and its franchise brands don’t appear to be IFA Members,
therefore they probably don’t even consider the IFA’s Code of Ethics.
That is one of the reasons Fair Franchising Laws are needed nationwide.
To ensure that basic American Rights are available to all franchisees.

Clearly the right to associate is an American Right, and it is Number 1
of the Universal Franchisee Bill of Rights. Kahala’s action against
Coldstone Creamery Franchisee Association leaders is not only against
the IFA Code of Ethics, it’s Un-American!